Environment, Health and Safety

The mission of the EHS+ Committee is to achieve continual performance improvement in worker safety, environmental and product regulatory areas of the plastics industry. It also supports the use of good science and public policy while promoting and serving member interests. The committee's Worker Health and Safety, Environmental Issues, and Product Regulatory Task Groups: 

  • Deliver environmental, health and safety information and tools for members.
  • Provide input and direction on legislative and regulatory proposals.
  • Protect polymer market interests, including providing information on domestic and international activities that affect product management.

"This committee provides valuable information, especially for a medium to small size company that may not have a whole department dedicated to EHS.”  Monica Filyaw, PolyQuest

  • EHS+ Committee Membership and Leadership

    Who are the members of the EHS+ Committee?

    • PLASTICS company representatives include safety specialists, corporate directors of safety and training, EHS associates, directors of environmental affairs, product stewardship managers, directors of regulatory affairs and industrial hygienists.

    What are the eligibility requirements for EHS+ Committee membership?

    • PLASTICS full, associate or service provider members in good standing are eligible to participate in the EHS+ Committee. Representatives must have an interest in worker health and safety, environmental or product regulatory matters, and meet basic participation requirements to remain active.
  • What are the eligibility requirements for EHS+ Committee membership?

    PLASTICS full, associate or service provider members in good standing are eligible to participate in the EHS+ Committee. Representatives must have an interest in worker health and safety, environmental or product regulatory matters, and meet basic participation requirements to remain active.

  • What are the benefits of an EHS+ Committee membership and participation?
    Connect and network:
    • Combine expertise and perspectives to evaluate and address issues that impact the industry.
    • Exchange information in meetings and on calls.
    • Gain insight from guest speakers on regulatory issues and compliance assistance programs.
    Stay informed:
    • Learn the latest in state, federal and international regulatory and legislative activities.
    • Stay on top of ongoing and emerging activities within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Chemical Safety Board (CSB).

    Topics include:

    • Implementation of the amended Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA),
    • Lockout/tagout,
    • Fall protection,
    • Process safety management,
    • Combustible dust,
    • Electrical safety,
    • Targeted enforcement and compliance programs,
    • Air quality and emissions standards,
    • Water quality and discharges,
    • Risk management plans,
    • Hazard communication,
    • Chemical risk assessments,
    • Product stewardship initiatives,
    • Supply chain management and corporate responsibility, and
    • Domestic and international chemicals restrictions activities on plastics.
    Stay Involved
    • Protect the plastics industry against unwarranted legislation and regulations by providing technical support to PLASTICS government affairs activities, domestically and internationally.
    • Access and develop training tools and resources.
    • Recognize safety stewardship through PLASTICS’ Safety Statistics and Awards Program.
    • Leverage efforts with and provide support to other PLASTICS groups; liaise with other trade associations, codes and standards organizations, and other U.S. and international groups.
    • Access EHS+ Committee Resources.
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